Travel Featured Archives – Bright Lights of America

New York City in Winter: Things to see and do

by Katherine | Oct 28, 2020 | The Americas, Travel, Travel Featured

Planning a trip to New York City in winter was not exactly at the top of my bucket list. I knew it would mean experiencing cold that I wasn’t sure I was ready for. But when Jenna, my friend from Sydney, told me she was planning a trip to New York City, I was...

San Francisco itinerary for first time visitors

by Katherine | Mar 6, 2019 | The Americas, Travel, Travel Featured

After almost four years living in the city by the bay, it’s finally time to write a San Francisco itinerary for those who are visiting for the very first time and want to know about all the must-see sights. Frankly, there are so many fantastic San Francisco...

17 Mile Drive Monterey in pictures (with maps)

by Katherine | Nov 7, 2018 | The Americas, Travel, Travel Featured

California’s 17 Mile Drive, Monterey has a reputation for a reason. It stretches for miles (17 of them, as the name suggests) of beautiful coastline, glimpses of wildlife, nature and gorgeous houses. Whether you’re stopping at Monterey or Carmel-by-the-Sea...

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An Australian expat who loves living in San Francisco and helping other Aussies make their dreams of moving to the US come true. Read more on my about page.